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HESI Medical Surgical Nursing Practice Exam With Answers (112 Solved Questions) - Page 1 preview imageMED SURG 1 HESI EXAM WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONSHyperglycemia s/s - Polydipsia, poly iris, polyphagia, blurred vision, weakness, weight loss,syncopeEncourage water, check BG, assess for ketoacidosis, insulin asdirHypoglycemia s/s - Headache, nausea, sweating, tremors, lethargy, hunger, confusion,slurred speech, tingling around mouth, anxietyOccurs rapidly, treat with complex carbs ( glucose gel, fruit juice, 10-16 jelly beans, gumdrops, life saversCheck BG, <40 May seizeHypoglycemia s/s -SMBG - Record results for provider,Prediabetes - Fasting BG 100-125 or HBA1C 5.7-6.4surgical risk factors - age; nutrition status; fluid/electrolyte status; general health (cardiacconditions, coagulation probs => hemorrhage, URTI => surgery delayed, COPD exacerbationpossible r/t anesthesia, renal probs impair electrolyte stuff, uncontrolled DM => poorhealing and infection, meds including OTC (anticoagulants, tranquilizers - hypotension, heroin- dec CNS response, antibiotics - incompatible w anesthetics, diuretics - electrolyteimbalance, steroids, OTC herbs, vitamin EPreop - time from decision to have surgery until taken to OR; Nurse gets hx, teaching,checklistpreop history - age, allergies (iodine), current meds, hx of med/surg probs, prev. surgeries,prev. experience w/ anesthesia, tobacco, drug abuse, understanding of procedure, copingresources, cultural and ethical factors affecting surgery
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HESI Medical Surgical Nursing Practice Exam With Answers (112 Solved Questions) - Page 3 preview imagepreop teaching - regulations about valuables, food and fluid restrictions (NPO aftermidnight), invasive procedures (foley, IV, NG, enema, douche), preop meds, OR,transportation, skin prep, post-anesthesia, post op (res. care, activity - ROM, ambulation,turning, pain control such as PCA, diet restrictions, PACUpreop checklist - informed consent; site marked by surgeon, all team members confirm; hxand physical noted in chart; chest radiograph, ECG, and urinalysis if prescribed; hgb, hct,electrolytes, glucose, type/crossmatch of blood; chart on hand; ID band on PT w/ allergiesnoted; contacts, dentures, and all that jazz are removed; PT has voided or catheterized; PThas gown; VS taken; premeds (antibiotics) given; skin prep performed (cleaned, hairremoved if needed, then cleaned again); nurse's signature completesintraop care - keep quiet; SAFETY (client ID, procedure, site; sponge, needle, and instrumentcounts accurate, position to prev injury, grounding device if electrocautery used; asepsis,suction, correct labeling and handling of all specimens); monitor physical status (blood loss- see effect on client, report VS changes to surgeon, positioning critical); psychological(emotional support, provide info to the fam if it takes too long)Postop care - Admission to PACU to recovery; on arrival, VS assessed along with LOC, skincolor and condition, dressing, fluids, tubes, and O2; once stabilized, PT taken back to thefloorPostop care includes: monitor for signs of shock and hemorrhage (hypotension, narrowpulse pressure, rapid weak pulse, cold moist skin, inc capillary refill time); position on sideto prev aspiration, side rails up; heated blanket for warmth; manage n/v w drugs; pain w IVanalgesics; check and assess drainsacute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) - low O2 and high CO2; hypoxemia that persistseven with 100% O2 on; dec. pulmonary compliance; dyspnea; non-cardiac pulmonary edema;dense pulmonary infiltrates on radiography; unexpected, catastrophic; high mortality; noabnormal sounds b/c edema happens in interstitial spaces;causes of ARDS - COPD exacerbation; pneumonia; TB; contusion; aspiration; inhaled toxins;emboli; OD; fluid overload; DIC; shock
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HESI Medical Surgical Nursing Practice Exam With Answers (112 Solved Questions) - Page 4 preview imageassessment of ARDS - dyspnea, hyperpnea, crackles; intercostal retractions; cyanosis,pallor; hyposemia (PaO2 < 50); anxiety, restlessnessARDS interventions - position for max lung expansion; s/s hypoxemia; breath sounds;emotional support; VS and cardiac monitor; monitor ABGs; vital organ status (LOC, renalsystem output, apical pulse); fluids and lytes; metabolic statusABGS - pH - 7.35-7.45PCO2 - 35-45HCO3 - 21-28PO2 - 80-100O2 Sat - 95-100Base excess - 0+- 2*perform allen test before taking blood from radialMetformin - biguanide; careful w/ contrast dye (renal failyre and lactic acidosis)rapid acting insulin - lispro (humalog) - 10-15 min *all peak w/in 30-60 minsaspart (novolog) - 5-15 minglulisine (apidra) - 5-15 minshort acting - regular (humalog r, novolin r, iletin II regular) 1-1.5h; peak in 2h; only insulinthat can be given IV-often mixed w/ intermediate, never with long actingintermediate acting - NPH (humulin n, iletin II lente, iletin II NPH, novolin N) 2-4h; peak in 4-12h;very long acting - glargine (lantus) CANNOT MIX THIS.detemis (levemir) *onset iin 1h w/ no peakHypothyroidism - dec thyroid hormone; primary or secondary;s/s: weakness, fatigue, cold intolerance, weight gain, constipation, goiter, slow speech, drycool skin, puffy face, dry coarse hair, thick brittle nails
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HESI Medical Surgical Nursing Practice Exam With Answers (112 Solved Questions) - Page 5 preview imageCushings - adrenal hypofunction; high adrenocortical hormones; weight gain, muscleweakness, buffalo hump, thinning extremities w/ muscle wasting, thin fragile skin, moonface, ruddy complexion, hirsutism, truncal obesity, broad purple striae, bruising,hyperglycemia, hyper atresia, hypokalemia, impaired wound healing; treated w/ surgery,HTN, radiation, or drug therapyTeach to take steroids w meals to prev GI distress, don't skip doses; avoid infection; lowsodium diet;Hypocalcemia s/s -HHNS - occurs w/ type 2 most of the time, esp older PTs; characterized by hyperosmolarityof blood and hyperglycemia; caused by stress; slower onset than DKA; normal pH; osmolality> 350 ( BG usually 600-1200); BUN and creatinine elevated; higher mortality that DKA;mental status changes, severe dehydration, postural hypotensionDKA - Results fro insulin deficiency; features are hyperglycemia, dehydration/electrolyteloss (diuresis), and acidosis; fat breakdown forms free fatty acids and glycerol; rapid onset;osmolality 300-350; BUN and creatinine elevatedcauses of DKA - Missed insulin dose, illness/infection, undiagnosed diabetesDKA clinical manifestations - Polyuria, polydipsia, fatigue; ketonuria; pH < 7.3; n/v,dehydration, abdominal pain, kussmaul respirations; acetone odorDKA PT prevention education - Take insulin as usual, BG and urine ketones q4h, fluids (lytereplacement), report n/v/d to providerDKA treatment - rehydration - isotonic (NS), electrolyte replacement (esp K), reversingacidosis (insulin drip w/ regular insulin, not too fast bc cerebral edema)DM nursing assessment findings - Skin infections, non healing. Wounds, periodontal disease,cataracts, retinopathy, angina, dyspnea, HTN, hair loss in extremities, coolness, shiny thinskin, weak peripheral pulses, pallor, thick nails wth ridges, edema, UTI, signs of renal failure
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